Best Jenny Finnell Podcasts (2024)

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CRNA School Prep Academy Founder and CEO, Jenny Finnell 1:04:00

20d ago1:04:00

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This week, I had an informative conversation with the Founder and CEO of the CRNA School Prep Academy, Jenny Finnell. Like a great nurse entrepreneur, Jenny identified a need: CRNA candidates were struggling to get into these highly competitive schools. So she created the Academy, a place where potential students can find resources on how to land t…

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Emotional Intelligence Consultant, Tiffany Gibson 54:07

2h ago54:07

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Tiffany Gibson is a radical nurse leader who has been featured in Oprah Daly and Ebony magazines and proudly shares her two cents on social media and through her podcast. So when she manifested her goal on LinkedIn to book twelve speaking engagements this year, I jumped at the opportunity to invite her to be my guest because her wisdom for nurses c…

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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine): What Is It And How Does It Work? Free Study Guide Included! 16:48

10h ago16:48

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Get your FREE Phenylephrine Study Guide here: https://www.cspaedu.com/Neo-Synephrine What is phenylephrine (neo-synephrine)? How does it work? This is the final installment of our vasopressor series, where today Jenny Finnell is diving deep into the world of Phenylephrine, commonly known as Neo. This episode promises to unravel the complexities of …

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NICU Nurse Manager, Felicia Torres Vaughn 1:08:23

5d ago1:08:23

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According to Forbes magazine, the relationship between managers and their employees has a significant impact on their mental health, similar to the effect of a partner. My guest this week, NICU Nurse Manager, Felicia Torres Vaughn, understands this and works hard to build strong relationships with her staff. During our conversation, Felicia clarifi…

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Epinephrine (Adrenalin): What Is It And How Does It Work? Free Study Guide Included! 10:35

5d ago10:35

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➡️ Get your FREE Epinephrine Study Guide Here: https://www.cspaedu.com/Epinephrine FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Last time, Jenny Finnell discussed all about norepinephrine. For this episode, she delves into epinephrine, the hormone also known as adrenaline. Jenny explains why it is crucial for the body’s …

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Nurse and IBCLC, Rochelle Caldwell 1:00:11

13d ago1:00:11

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It was great reconnecting this week with my old friend and colleague, Rochelle Caldwell. Now let me rephrase that: we are not old, our friendship has just happened to span 43 years. Rochelle is a labor and delivery nurse and an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and since that’s a mouthful, let’s just say an IBCLC. She was inspir…

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Norepinephrine (Levophed) : What Is It And How Does It Work? Free Study Guide Included! 20:06

12d ago20:06

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👉 Get Your Free Norepinephrine Study Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/Norepinephrine FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Norepinephrine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that acts both as a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Since it is one of the most frequently used drugs in ICUs, expect to be asked abo…

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Impostor Syndrome With Dr. Jeff Darna, CRNA, DNP And Co-Program Director At Keck School Of Medicine Of USC 27:45

20d ago27:45

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FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp You can only get yourself as far in your CRNA journey as you allow yourself. Unfortunately, some of us are held back from what we now know as the Impostor Syndrome. It’s time we tackle this often overlooked topic and instill more confidence in aspiring CRNAs. Dr. Jeff Darna, CRNA, D…

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PICC Nurse, Kristin Hansen 1:02:37

27d ago1:02:37

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Kristin Hansen is an enthusiastic, energetic, and highly skilled PICC nurse. However, she admits that it wasn't always easy for her to transition from starting IVs on premature babies in the NICU to placing PICC lines on adults. But with practice and persistence, she learned everything about this interesting nursing specialty and we are so lucky sh…

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What You Need To Know To Become A CRNA In 2024 And Beyond. The Playing Field Has Shifted! 32:16

27d ago32:16

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FREE! 8 Steps To Become A CRNA Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp What do you need to know to become a CRNA in 2024 and beyond? The landscape has shifted post-COVID, and the competition for CRNA school has intensified. Despite misconceptions of saturation, the CRNA market is booming, offering lucrative career opportunities. However, with the i…

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Nurse and Finance Coach, April Waddell 51:52

1M ago51:52

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This week I had an informative and fun conversation about money with my guest, nurse, and finance coach, April Waddell. Yes, you heard me right, I said fun. Talking about money can create anxiety in some and I’m no different but April’s positive and hopeful spirit helped me keep calm and carry on. After retiring from her work as a Pediatric ICU nur…

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How Competitive Is CRNA School In 2024? 36:34

1M ago36:34

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 How competitive is a CRNA school in 2024, a world changed by the pandemic and currently dealing with unpredictable economic challenges? In this episode, Jenny Finnell talks about the current competitiveness of getting in such a school as far as the trends go. She also opens up…

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Trauma ICU Nurse and Travel Host, Myra Gamble 1:08:22

1M ago1:08:22

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Myra Gamble is so chill and laid-back, it’s hard to believe she’s a Trauma ICU nurse. She’s also done emergency room nursing, hospice, home health, cath lab, interventional radiology, and telemetry. And I imagine that such a wide range of experience has only made her a better ICU nurse. As I listened to her recount stories from the COVID ICU, I rem…

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How To Use Your ICU Experience To Prepare For CRNA School With Guest Host Rick Heuermann, Nurse Anesthesia Resident 23:21

1M ago23:21

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Everyone who wishes to enter a CRNA school is required to have ICU experience. But you can further leverage your learnings in that area to build a career in anesthesia. In this episode, guest host Rick Heuermann, an anesthesia resident, explains how to utilize your ICU knowled…

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Nurse and Real Estate Investing Consultant, Lynn John 53:40

2M ago53:40

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My guest this week, Lynn John, is a smart, tenacious woman. Deciding in high school to become a nurse, Lynn was told that would never happen. Armed with a prove-them-wrong attitude, she forged on and obtained her Master's in nursing. But after several years of working under institutional abuse in the form of unsafe staffing and mandatory overtime, …

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The Hardest Topics In CRNA School With Guest Hosts Cordero & Monica, Nurse Anesthesia Residents 19:34

2M ago19:34

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FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp The journey to becoming a CRNA is never smooth sailing. But just like the best goals out there, you have to face tough challenges to make the reward sweeter. In today’s episode, we have Nurse Anesthesia Residents Cordero and Monica commiserate with you on your CRNA journey by sharin…

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Fertility Nurse, Cassidie Thomas 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

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Cassidie Thomas is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. This week, I had a conversation with her about fertility nursing, which is a fascinating field that I knew little about until now. I learned that fertility nurses take care of a diverse group of patients, including couples who struggle with infertility, egg donors, individuals, surrogates, and c…

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Tips For SRNAs Starting Clinicals With Guest Hosts Cordero And Monica, NARs 22:54

2M ago22:54

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Clinical rotations are not just about testing knowledge; they're a chance to become the confident SRNA you want to be. In this episode, we have guest hosts and Nurse Anesthesia Residents Cordero and Monica to share their experiences and insider tips for all SRNAs starting clin…

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Registered Nurse First Assist, Bill Patty 1:36:50

2M ago1:36:50

1:36:50

**This episode discusses suicide, depression, and addiction, which may be triggering topics for some. Reach out to a mental health professional if you are experiencing depression, addiction, or suicidal ideation** Mental Health Resouces for Healthcare Workers and First Responders: National Alliance on Mental Health (Nurse-Led): Debriefing the Front…

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Patients That Are Hard To Sedate And Why With Guest Host Paulene, Nurse Anesthesia Resident 21:08

2M ago21:08

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Some patients are just harder to sedate than others. As someone going through the CRNA journey, you are bound to confront this challenge sooner or later. In this special episode, we have guest host and Nurse Anesthesia Resident Paulene to share the complexities of sedating pat…

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Retirement from Nursing- Is it all it's cracked up to be? 22:48

2M ago22:48

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Hey guys! Today I’m talking about retirement because it's been two years since I retired from nursing! And for anybody who's been with me for a while, you've heard me talk about the challenges of retirement, and there certainly have been some. There have also been many blessings and we'll talk about those too, so let’s get to it! The Holmes-Rahe Li…

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Critical Thinking For CRNA Part 2 With Dr. Heiner, Head Of Admissions For Kaiser Permanente School Of Anesthesia 16:50

2M ago16:50

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Critical Thinking for CRNA Part 2 w. Dr. Heiner Head of Admissions for Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia Dr. Jeremy Heiner, EdD, CRNA Head Of Admissions and Program Faculty at Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia joins Dr. Richard Wilson for Episode 6 of the Nurse Anest…

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Remote Nursing with Maggie Lajaunie and Blaire McElroy 56:54

3M ago56:54

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This week I had a great conversation about all things remote nursing. My guests are Maggie Lajaunie, Head of Clinical Services, and Blaire McElroy, Clinical Services manager for the remote care company, Veta Health. I came into the conversation with ZERO knowledge about what remote nursing entailed and I left with a new appreciation of it. Like the…

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Critical Thinking For CRNA Part 1 With Dr. Heiner, Head Of Admissions For Kaiser Permanente School Of Anesthesia 18:34

3M ago18:34

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FREE! 8 Steps to Becoming a CRNA: https://www.cspaedu.com/3m9jgffp Dr. Jeremy Heiner, EdD, CRNA Head Of Admissions and Program Faculty at Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia joins Dr. Richard Wilson for Episode 5 of the Nurse Anesthesia Educators Unplugged Podcast, a podcast exclusively for CRNA School Prep Academy students. Here's a sneak peek …

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Emergence And Extubation: Waking Someone Up From Anesthesia Part 3 Post-Extubation Emergencies 25:20

3M ago25:20

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 In this third episode with our guest host David Warren, he explores post-extubation emergencies that would require your attention. Tune in as he discusses laryngospasm, the most common emergency you will encounter after such a procedure. David presents several ways to address …

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Emergence And Extubation: Waking Someone Up From Anesthesia Part 2 Awake Extubation 42:57

3M ago42:57

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 In this special episode, our guest host David Warren continues his discussion about waking someone up from anesthesia. After explaining deep extubation, which is only applicable for a certain population, he now explores the process of awake extubation. Listen as David breaks d…

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NICU Nurse and Military Wife, Kari Replogle 58:11

3M ago58:11

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It was a thrill to reconnect with my colleague and friend, Kari Replogle. Kari has a gentle personality that perfectly suits her role as a NICU nurse. But don't let that delightful personality fool you. Kari is also a highly skilled practitioner and self-proclaimed lover of the adrenaline rush. In our conversation, Kari reflected on seeing her mom …

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Emergence And Extubation: Waking Someone Up From Anesthesia Part 1 Deep Extubation 39:18

3M ago39:18

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 In this special episode, our guest host David Warren breaks down the basics of doing a deep extubation, one of the two common ways of waking someone up from anesthesia. Tune in as he goes beyond textbook information and discusses the step-by-step process from the day-to-day pe…

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Bullying and Incivility in Nursing with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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If you've been listening to the podcast for a while you’ve heard me say that we would be discussing bullying and, I’m happy to report that after over 65 episodes, I'm finally doing that. And I'm not only talking about it, I'm talking to the expert about it. My guest, Dr. Phyllis Quinlan, a Ph.D.-prepared nurse, literally wrote the book on Bullying …

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CRNA Program Faculty Q&A Part 2 32:51

4M ago32:51

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 To succeed as a CRNA, align your passion with preparation, embrace mentorship and resources, and strive to thrive. Explore CRNA programs in the second part of our CRNA Faculty Q&A series. In this episode, we continue our discussion on how to prepare for CRNA school with advice…

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PMHNP and Powerlifter, Tara Kittrell 1:23:03

4M ago1:23:03

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**CAUTION** In this episode we discuss mental health, including suicide. If you are experiencing mental health challenges and have thought of harming yourself, there is help for you. Call or text 988, the Suicide/Crisis Hotline. Help is available 24/7/365. Please reach out. What do psych nursing, powerlifting, and The Walking Dead have in common? M…

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CRNA Program Faculty Q&A Part 1 37:53

4M ago37:53

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FREE! CRNA School Interview Prep Guide: https://www.cspaedu.com/uc9a5ih4 Succeeding as a CRNA isn't only about the path you choose. It's also about taking ownership of each step, shaping your story, and embracing the unique contribution you bring to the group. In this episode, we discuss the details of applying and excelling in CRNA programs with i…

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Trauma Nurse, Healthcare Lawyer, and Innovator, Kwamane Liddell 1:12:52

4M ago1:12:52

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Ever since I started this podcast, I have been looking forward to talking with a nurse who is also a JD. Recently, I got the opportunity to have an insightful conversation with Kwamane Liddell. Kwamane is a healthcare visionary. You only need to glance at his LinkedIn profile to see the many accolades he has received from various sectors, including…

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